Fundraising campaign launches for community labyrinth
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - On Monday (March 1), the Labyrinth Committee launched its fundraising campaign for the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth, with a goal to start work by spring. "Because this will be a public site and a community destination, it is very important...read more »
Project to turn historic Moore House into aviation museum begins
Posted Mar 4, 2010
By Jeff Maguire
EMC News - Work began Monday on interior renovations to the historic Moore House, on Bridge Street opposite the Carleton Place Town Hall. By this summer it is expected an aviation museum centred on the remarkable story of local World War I ace Captain...
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'Jenna's Memorial Fund' to help children with cancer, and their families
Posted Mar 4, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs (Candlelighters) proudly announces the launching of 'Jenna's Memorial Fund'.
'Jenna's Memorial Fund' was established by the Lang Family, in honour of their daughter - Jenna Lang, who passed...
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Kory Earle withdraws name from the race for councillor
Posted Mar 4, 2010
By Tara Gesner
EMC News - The 2010 municipal election is still months away, however, People First of Lanark County (PFoLC) president Kory Earle is withdrawing his name from consideration for appointment as councillor of Carleton Place.
"Today is very emotional for...
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Open house for input on former Canadian Tire store
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Town of Carleton Place has engaged a consultant to evaluate options and assist with determining a use for 7 Beckwith St. (former Canadian Tire store), as well as a location for the Carleton Place & District Youth Centre. With the public...read more »
Beckwith Township Fire Department says "thank you" to generous Carleton Place & District Civitan Club
Posted Mar 4, 2010
By Tara Gesner
EMC News - The Carleton Place & District Civitan Club is among those truly significant friends of the Beckwith Township Fire Department, and as one of the leading service clubs in the community its reputation for philanthropic endeavours is a justified...
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Public speakers advance to Zone event this Sunday
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By Jeff Maguire EMC News - They put their best foot forward and now the winners of Sunday's public speaking competition at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 will take on top finishers from across Legion Zone G-6 this weekend in Carleton Place. The top public speakers...read more »
Vegas theme for 2010 Relay for Life
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The 2010 Relay for Life season will be officially launched tonight, Thursday, March 4, at the Perth Civitan Club on Highway 43. Amanda Gifford of the Canadian Cancer Society's Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Unit said the launch, getting underway...read more »
Easter Seals helps families in difficult times
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - All parents want their children to grow up happy, healthy and self-sufficient, but sometimes life delivers a shattering blow. For the Keith family, their son, 5 1/2 month-old Carter, was rushed to the hospital with a life-changing injury....read more »
Easter Seals to launch Paper Egg Campaign
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Local retail outlets will participate in the Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign to support local kids with physical disabilities. The annual event, held from March 8 to April 4, is an integral part of March is Easter Seals Month, Easter Seals'...read more »
Statistics for 2009 show Mississippi/Tay Crime Stoppers success continues to grow
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The news just keeps getting better for the Mississippi/Tay Crime Stoppers program. Last week the board of directors released statistical data for the previous calendar year (2009) and the numbers, which have risen every year since 2004,...read more »
Body of Pakenham woman located
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News On Wednesday (March 3), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lanark County Detachment officers, with the assistance of the OPP Helicopter located the body of 51-year-old Tina Smithson. Smithson had been missing since January 26, 2010. The investigation...read more »
Changing weather patterns create safety hazards around water bodies
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By Ray Westgarth EMC News - The months of February and March bring daily weather changes causing melting ice and high water in ditches, creeks and other waterways. Parents have to be vigilant with their children about staying away from running water and thin ice. Each...read more »
Three Ottawa-area hospitals connect to Diagnostic Imaging Network
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - On Feb. 24, the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) along with the Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) and the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) became the first hospitals in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network...read more »
Ottawa Hospitals' 20-20 Campaign finishes with a bang
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By Sheena Bolton EMC News - After 20 months of furious campaigning the Ottawa Hospital Foundation exceeded its goal of $20 million in 20 months to help pay for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre expansion. Over that time, there were many worries that the $20 million...read more »
Nationview P.S. holds third annual Dundas Schools Sport Stacking Tournament
Posted Mar 4, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - Students from Winchester Public School and St. Mary-St. Cecilia in Morrisburg starred in the Dundas Schools Sports Stacking Tournament. The third annual meet was held at Nationview on Feb. 23.
More than 150 students from five area elementary...
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Regional Round-Up
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News Almonte Legion Br. 240. Saturday, March 13, St. Patty's Day, starts at 12 noon with Buster Brown dancers, Eric Pottle, Corkery Road, Johnny Spinks and Coolwater. De-Mystifying Judaism with Rabbi Bulka. Thurs. March 4. 7:30 pm. United Church Social...read more »
Ultramar donates $8,000 to UCDSB Champions for Kids Foundation
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - A major petroleum company donated $8,000 to the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Champions for Kids Foundation recently to help more kids enjoy a well-rounded childhood. Staff at Ultramar's Maitland terminal gave a cheque to Champions...read more »
Elmer the Safety Elephant 'Be Prepared!' poster contest now on
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Canada Safety Council and its partner Public Safety Canada are pleased to announce Elmer the Safety Elephant's 'Be Prepared!' Poster Contest for elementary school students in Grades 2 to 5 all across Canada. The contest theme is 'If...read more »
Green thumbs anyone?
Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Do you have an interest in growing your own produce, but don't have a suitable space in downtown Smiths Falls? The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) would like to determine if there is sufficient interest by area residents in a...read more »
